“Ambulatory” Definition: Able to walk independently. Duchenne context: This word is often used to label a stage of Duchenne not a child’s determination or effort. Losing ambulation isn’t “giving up.” It’s disease progression. Mobility aids don’t mean failure; they bring safety, independence, and freedom. Parent POV: Watching your child lose the ability to walk is heartbreaking - not because they stop trying, but because they never stopped. When the wheelchair comes, it isn’t the end of independe